Inclusion & Behaviour Support Practitioner

Reading Borough Council; Reading; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Flexible working

Modern offices

Life Assurance

On-site day nursery

Season Ticket Loan

Car salary sacrifice

Job summary

Reading Borough Council is seeking an Inclusion Support Practitioner to join the new Behaviour Support Service in RISE, working with maintained primary schools to promote inclusive practice and improve outcomes for children with challenging behaviour.

Under a SEND Specialist, you will manage a caseload, provide practical support, coaching, and advice to school staff, applying therapeutically informed approaches such as Therapeutic Thinking, SCERTS, and autism-informed practice.

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline such as Psychology, Education or a related field.
• Experience working directly with primary school-aged children in a diverse community setting.
• Experience supporting children at risk of exclusion through therapeutic and relationship-based approaches.
• An understanding of behaviour as communication and the ability to identify potential underlying SEND needs.
• Experience working with schools and multi-agency partners to achieve positive outcomes for children.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of child development, trauma-informed practice and inclusive education approaches.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage your own workload effectively.
• A commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with primary-aged children and school staff to support inclusive and therapeutic approaches to behaviour.
• Coach and support school staff in implementing evidence-based strategies that improve outcomes for children.
• Provide advice, support and constructive challenge to schools regarding behavioural needs and underlying SEND.
• Support schools to understand and apply the graduated approach and ordinarily available provision.
• Deliver and facilitate training and professional development opportunities for school staff.
• Coordinate support and signposting to relevant outreach services and specialist provision.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across RISE, Educational Psychology, School Improvement, Early Help and Children's Social Care services.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to service monitoring and evaluation activities.
• Support initiatives aimed at preventing school exclusions and promoting positive educational experiences.
• Stay up to date with current research and best practice relating to behaviour, inclusion and SEND.

Skills

Inclusion support

Primary school experience

Behaviour management

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or Education

Job description

Reading Borough Council is seeking an Inclusion Support Practitioner to join the new Behaviour Support Service in RISE, working with maintained primary schools to promote inclusive practice and improve outcomes for children with challenging behaviour.

Under a SEND Specialist, you will manage a caseload, provide practical support, coaching, and advice to school staff, applying therapeutically informed approaches such as Therapeutic Thinking, SCERTS, and autism-informed practice.